Calkins: In a very Memphis Christmas story, a Wiseman comes from East
The spirit of the season is being tested. But a twist on the holiday story shows us the bright star from East will prevail.
Topic: James Wiseman
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November 2019
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Calkins: No Wiseman, no problem, as Memphis beats Ole Miss
James Wiseman celebrated from the bench as Memphis defeated Ole Miss in a thriller at FedExForum.
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Memphis basketball: Hardaway smiles and Tigers move forward
It was a rainy day in Memphis Friday, but Penny Hardaway was all sunshine and rainbows.
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Calkins: After NCAA pounding, Hardaway faces his first big test
Nobody said the Memphis coaching job is easy. After an extended honeymoon to start his career, Penny Hardaway is going to be tested by the loss of James Wiseman and possible sanctions from the NCAA.
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Memphis basketball notebook: Tigers are youngest team in the nation
The Tigers’ youthful struggles have come as no surprise to Penny Hardaway.
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Penny Hardaway: ‘I don’t know what else to say’ regarding James Wiseman
Penny Hardaway maintained his opinion that James Wiseman should be on the floor for Memphis.
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Calkins: On the day the NCAA hammers James Wiseman, be careful whom you blame
Exactly a year after committing to Memphis, James Wiseman learned he would be forced to sit out 12 games. It's a blow, for certain. But make sure you save your anger for the NCAA.
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NCAA issues 12-game suspension for Wiseman; university to appeal
The NCAA has issued its punishment against James Wiseman, suspending him for 12 games, including the game he sat out Saturday against Alcorn State.
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Memphis still waiting for answers from ‘petty’ NCAA
Tigers freshman DJ Jeffries said the NCAA is being petty by ruling James Wiseman "likely ineligible." Meanwhile, Memphis can do little by wait on a decision.
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Being a Memphis sports fan is good for your health, well, unless it isn’t
From success to hope, sports fans in Memphis have a lot to enjoy right now even with the uncertainty of the James Wiseman situation.
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Calkins: Wiseman sits, Memphis wins — and the NCAA is still immoral
The Memphis Tigers crushed Alcorn State in their first game without James Wiseman. But the week of controversy seemed to give everyone in the building an emotional hangover.
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Penny Hardaway just wants to coach basketball
University of Memphis men's basketball coach wants a speedy resolution from the NCAA regarding James Wiseman’s eligibility so that his team can move on.
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State Rep. Hardaway: Investigation needed into ‘business aspect’ of NCAA
With Memphis in an uproar over the eligibility of University of Memphis star James Wiseman, state Rep. G.A. Hardaway says he plans to push for a probe of the “business aspect” of the NCAA.
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Wiseman withdraws lawsuit against NCAA
Wiseman withdraws lawsuit against NCAA as word of a setttlement continues to mount.
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Calkins: Who will win the Wiseman settlement? Everyone
James Wiseman has withdrawn his lawsuit against his NCAA. That clears the way for a settlement that everyone can live with.
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Tigers Podcast: James Wiseman, Houston and more Tiger talk
Memphis Tigers beat writers Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill are joined by Geoff Calkins to break down the James Wiseman situation and the Tigers' trip to Oregon. Then, Drew and Jonah break down Memphis football's chances to win out.
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Amateur status + big-time sports = hypocrisy
Memphis sports fans are enraged about the enforcement of amateurism on the immensely talented basketball center James Wiseman, arguing that the NCAA’s execution is arbitrary and biased. In fact, amateurism, by its very nature, is arbitrary and biased.
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Governor: State has little role in Wiseman’s case with NCAA
Gov. Bill Lee admits he's not following James Wiseman’s case against the NCAA and said the state should take a limited position in the matter.
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Oregon edges Memphis in Phil Knight Invitational
The experienced Ducks held their second-half lead over the Tigers in Portland as Wiseman struggled with early foul trouble.
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Calkins: Memphis loses as Wiseman sits (but not for the reason you think)
Oregon defeats Memphis as James Wiseman is slowed by (how mundane is this?) early foul trouble.
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Memphis basketball: Penny Hardaway positive in loss to Oregon
Penny Hardaway said the loss to Oregon will be useful material when teaching his young players.
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Memphis basketball: The Tigers (literally) have targets on their backs
Memphis basketball debuted some interesting new workout shirts in Portland.
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Court rules in favor of TSSAA over James Wiseman high school eligibility case
A local chancellor has ruled in favor of the Tennessee Secondary Athletic Association regarding the eligibility of former East High players James Wiseman and Ryan Boyce.
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Shelby legislators team up to protect Wiseman from NCAA ruling
State Rep. Antonio Parkinson and state Sen. Brian Kelsey are amending legislation in an effort to defend University of Memphis star James Wiseman from an NCAA ruling he is "likely ineligible" for the season.
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Calkins: Next step? James Wiseman and the NCAA should settle
#FreeJamesWiseman is a fun rallying cry. But it's in the best interest of Wiseman, Memphis and the NCAA to settle.
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